Do you suspect your child has a developmental delay? Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) of Staten Island provides Early Intervention Services to eligible children from birth to three years old. VNA of Staten Island has earned accreditation from the Community Health Accreditation Program (CHAP) and is also a New York State-approved provider of Early Intervention Services.

FLIC offers free community outreach speakers, workshops, and trainings, to develop an awareness about people with disabilities and disability issues.

Parents, caregivers and guardians are invited to attend Ardent Solutions' free car seat fitting stations on the 3rd Tuesday of each month from 1:00-4:00pm at St. Phillip's Episcopal Church, 12 Willets Avenue, Belmont NY 14813.

Participants will learn how to install their child's care seat correctly, have their car seat replaced if the seat is not safe and if the family meets eligibility guidelines.

Free Service

Classes Include:

Animal Science

Automotive Technology

Carpentry & Construction

Collision Repair Technology

Cosmetology

Criminal Justice

Culinary Arts

Early Childhood Education/Human Services

Heavy Equipment Operation

Media Communications Technology

Medical Assisting

Medical Professions

Natural Resources

Power Equipment Technology

Product Design & Manufacturing

Pre-Engineering/CADD

Welding/Metal Fabrication

Art

CDL Class A & B Licenses

5-Hour Pre-Licensing Course

Point & Insurance Reduction Course

High School Equivalency Diploma

Health Occupation

*Please call 716-376-8264 for more information.

*Please Note: Classes may not be available at all centers.

Training in technical and vocational programs such as vet tech, engine repair, building trades, cosmetology.

The Learn and Grow Playgroup is a social, educational and recreational opportunity for children ages 2-8 who have a developmental disability.

The playgroup features games, activities and music for children and parents in a peer setting.

The playgroup meets monthly. It coincides with monthly Sibshops gatherings.

To find the next playgroup, visit our calendar.

For more information, contact Wendy Watkins at 962-8225, ext. 223, or wwatkins@aimcil.com.

The Regional Early Childhood Direction Center (RECDC)is a joint project sponsored between Golisano Children#s Hospital at Strong and Monroe BOCES #1 RECDC provides FREE information, referral assistance and support to families and professionals. Helping to identify children with disabilities or those at risk as early as possible # #Child Find# (IDEA). Providing information and assistance (locate services)to parents, professionals and the community on services for children birth to five in the eleven counties surrounding Rochester. (Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, Wyoming and Yates). Offering training and technical assistance on key early childhood issues in the region Promote services to be delivered to children in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE)Our partnership with the Neonatal Continuing Care Program (NCCP)consists of two components: a tracking program and a follow up clinic with the Neonatal Continuing Care Clinic. The NCCP provides assistance to families in accessing services for children with developmental delays. Follow up data on all Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)graduates helps to inform research and future studies

At Cabvi, we offer comprehensive services for children with visual impairments from birth through age 21. We provide services to children in the child's least restrictive environment, in both the home, school and community settings.

Our team of specialized professionals provide functional vision and compensatory skills training, incorporating concept development, mobility, and use of adaptive aids ad low vision devises. Training is provided to parents to arm them with the skills and knowledge so they feel confident in helping their children grow and develop. School staff receive on-going support from CABVI professionals to ensure their students are successful in the school setting.

At all ages, self-help is a vital component of our Children's Services. The more children are able to do independently, the better image they have of themselves as they build their future. We strive to increase a child's independence through:

- Mastery of alternate methods of learning

- Development of compensatory

- Efficient use of remaining vision

Early Intervention: Birth - 3 years old - When services are provided soon after a diagnosis, it increases a child's potential to reach developmental milestones. It is important to bring these experiences to the child to help the child explore his or her world. Early intervention services take place in the home setting and family centered. Families are often involved in sessions to ensure they feel well-equipped to work with their child on a daily basis.

Preschool: 3-5 years old - Preschool services focus on concept development, which prepares children for formal schooling. Children are encouraged to explore the world using all of their senses. Through this multi-sensory approach, children are able to learn about their environment, understand it, and navigate it safely.

School Age Services: 5-21 years old - Our specialized professionals serve children in their school district. Our providers, which consist of Teachers of the Visually Impaired, Certified Orientation and Mobility Specialists, Vision Rehab Therapists, Occupational Therapists, and Adaptive Technology Specialists, work with students at various levels, through various grades. Our goal is to provide the highest quality of service to allow each child to achieve their highest level of independence.

The local County Health Department - Sullivan County Public Health helps to prevent illness and disease and to protect and promote public health.

Providers of special education services to preschoolers with disabilities.